The Big Lunch
This year, The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out are teaming up on 5-8 June for a weekend of friendship, food, fun and action – and everyone’s invited! It’s one big do – a chance to meet, eat and lend a hand locally in the UK’s biggest celebration of community.
Big or small, what you do is up to you – a BBQ with the neighbours, a local litter pick or helping a good cause for the day – we can all do something!
It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s for everyone – so what will you do?
How about one big do?
If you’re a seasoned Big Luncher, why not get everyone together to lend a hand at your event this year?
That might be setting everyone to scrub down the benches in your park, doing some gardening for someone who’d appreciate it, or asking people to bring food to donate to a food bank. It’s sure to give everyone that feel-good feeling!
Or if you’re part of a community group or organisation which has amazing volunteers, you could hold a Big Lunch to say a big thank you for their time. It’s a perfect event to hold as part of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June 2026) as part of the Month of Community.
Get started
Organise a Big Lunch
Simple steps to help you get started.
Plan your do
Everything you need to make your do a reality!
Close a road
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“Our Big Lunches are based around what the community want it to be – when there are new neighbours who arrive on the street, they bring new ideas to the table. It’s reinforced our community spirit!”
Ian, Norwich
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Organise a Big Lunch
Simple steps to help you get started.
Where to hold your Big Lunch
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Fundraising ideas
Easy and achievable fundraising ideas for your Big Lunch (or other event!).
Activities for your do
These activities are perfect for groups and schools. They can be created…
Hold a greener Big Lunch
Top tips on upcycling, brilliant leftovers and community sharing.
Weather-proofing your Big Lunch
What if it rains (or really, really shines) on your parade?
Month of Community
The Big Lunch will once again be part of a whole Month of Community this June and there are plenty of ways you can get involved!
From events and celebrations to ways you can support a variety of charities, campaigns and good causes. Our wonderful partners are putting on a Month of Community with something for everyone this year.
Those who make The Big Lunch possible
As a charity, our varied programme of activities and events, including The Big Lunch, is only possible due to the continuing generosity of our partner organisations.
What could you do?
The big do
The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out are teaming up!
Councils and housing associations
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Schools
The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out can be linked to…
Businesses, charities and community groups
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